Tackling the dangers of dust
Approximately 12,000 people die of occupational respiratory diseases annually, two-thirds due to asbestos-related diseases – in fact, about 20 tradespeople die each week from past asbestos exposure (source: HSE).
ALTAIR 2XP H2S Portable Detector from MSA is Finalist of the BSIF Product Innovation Awards 2016
Personal gas detector is an important part of a worker’s safety equipment… when it properly functions.
Custom style hearing protection
Ear Armour is described as the world’s first generic custom style earplug, available in three sizes and designed to last a minimum of four years of daily use.
Travelling telescopic gantry crane
UK crane manufacturers Pelloby are no strangers to designing complex lifting systems for bespoke applications, but a recent project they were commissioned to undertake by approved specialist project integrator, Foster Industrial for Siemens AG, required a particularly creative solution.
Top marks for coding and marking specialist
Coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.
Board director achieves NEBOSH distinction
A board director from leading drainage service provider Lanes Group plc has taken the unusual step of achieved a nationally-recognised health and safety qualification – as part of his drive to promote a positive safety culture within the workplace.
Seventh heaven for Nationwide Platforms
Nationwide Platforms, a UK market leader in powered access, has been awarded the RoSPA Gold accolade for the seventh consecutive year after once again demonstrating outstanding standards in occupational safety and health.
OPEX and EMIS Health announce partnership
OPEX Corporation and EMIS Health have entered into a new technology partnership to offer advanced document management solutions to the healthcare marketplace.
App addresses security lapses
A new smartphone application enables facilities and site managers to protect lone workers and prevent lapses in security – such as guards failing to check designated areas or equipment during a tour of a site.
Automated cleaning safety
Strict health and safety standards in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries require all machinery used in the production process to be thoroughly sanitised at regular intervals to keep equipment clean and eliminate the risk of bacterial contamination.
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